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‘She sounded scared’: Neighbour heard row before death of Harshita Brella

‘She sounded scared’: Neighbour heard row before death of Harshita Brella

‘She sounded scared’: Neighbour heard row before death of Harshita Brella

18 November 2024

The neighbour also heard two men arguing on a different day, shortly before Ms Brella’s body was discovered.


Cocoa may protect against negative effects of fatty foods when stressed – study

Cocoa may protect against negative effects of fatty foods when stressed – study

Cocoa may protect against negative effects of fatty foods when stressed – study

18 November 2024

The findings indicate that eating food high in flavanols could be a way to counteract some of the impact of poorer food choices on the body.


VAT on private school fees could have ‘seismic impact’ on girls – headteacher

VAT on private school fees could have ‘seismic impact’ on girls – headteacher

VAT on private school fees could have ‘seismic impact’ on girls – headteacher

18 November 2024

The Girls’ Schools Association president called on independent schools to ‘stand up and fight’ to protect girls-only education.


‘Full support’ of Ukraine at top of British agenda at G20, Starmer says

‘Full support’ of Ukraine at top of British agenda at G20, Starmer says

‘Full support’ of Ukraine at top of British agenda at G20, Starmer says

18 November 2024

The G20 comes as US President Biden has authorised the use of US-supplied long-range missiles by Ukraine to strike inside Russia for the first time.


Starmer lands in Rio to meet Chinese President Xi Jinping at G20 summit

Starmer lands in Rio to meet Chinese President Xi Jinping at G20 summit

Starmer lands in Rio to meet Chinese President Xi Jinping at G20 summit

18 November 2024

‘China’s economy is obviously the second biggest in the world … I will be having serious pragmatic discussions with the president when I meet him.’


What the papers say – November 18

What the papers say – November 18

What the papers say – November 18

18 November 2024

These are the stories making headines to start the week.


UK braces for ‘disruptive snow’, ice and cold temperatures

UK braces for ‘disruptive snow’, ice and cold temperatures

UK braces for ‘disruptive snow’, ice and cold temperatures

18 November 2024

Up to 20cm of snow may accumulate in the worst affected areas in the country’s ‘first taste of winter’, the Met Office said.


Keir Starmer: Vast majority of farmers will not be hit by inheritance tax change

Keir Starmer: Vast majority of farmers will not be hit by inheritance tax change

Keir Starmer: Vast majority of farmers will not be hit by inheritance tax change

17 November 2024

Treasury data shows that around three-quarters of farmers will pay nothing in inheritance tax as a result of the controversial changes.


Starmer to meet Chinese President Xi Jinping at G20 summit

Starmer to meet Chinese President Xi Jinping at G20 summit

Starmer to meet Chinese President Xi Jinping at G20 summit

17 November 2024

He will be the first British prime minister to meet the Chinese leader in more than half a decade when they hold talks in Rio de Janeiro on Monday.


Glastonbury festival-goers ‘excited’ to snap up tickets before sell-out

Glastonbury festival-goers ‘excited’ to snap up tickets before sell-out

Glastonbury festival-goers ‘excited’ to snap up tickets before sell-out

17 November 2024

The passes went on sale at 9am and event organisers said at 9.35am all the tickets were gone.


Lammy to chair UN Security Council meetings on Sudan, Ukraine and Middle East

Lammy to chair UN Security Council meetings on Sudan, Ukraine and Middle East

Lammy to chair UN Security Council meetings on Sudan, Ukraine and Middle East

17 November 2024

The Foreign Secretary will arrive at the UN in New York on Monday during the UK’s presidency of the UN Security Council.


King Richard III’s voice recreated using state-of-the-art technology

King Richard III’s voice recreated using state-of-the-art technology

King Richard III’s voice recreated using state-of-the-art technology

17 November 2024

The last Plantagenet king was given a Yorkshire accent.


Starmer: Taking down gangs ‘single most effective way’ to stop small boats

Starmer: Taking down gangs ‘single most effective way’ to stop small boats

Starmer: Taking down gangs ‘single most effective way’ to stop small boats

17 November 2024

The Prime Minister said that he had discussed stopping smuggling gangs with his counterparts in Germany, Italy and France.


Starmer urges ‘doubling down’ of Ukraine support as Biden approves missile use

Starmer urges ‘doubling down’ of Ukraine support as Biden approves missile use

Starmer urges ‘doubling down’ of Ukraine support as Biden approves missile use

17 November 2024

Sir Keir Starmer is heading to the G20 summit in Brazil.


Up to 20cm of snow expected in parts of UK in ‘first taste of winter’

Up to 20cm of snow expected in parts of UK in ‘first taste of winter’

Up to 20cm of snow expected in parts of UK in ‘first taste of winter’

17 November 2024

The Met Office has issued several yellow weather warnings for snow and ice for parts of the UK by the forecaster between Sunday and Tuesday.


International manhunt under way for man ‘who killed wife and hid body in car’

International manhunt under way for man ‘who killed wife and hid body in car’

International manhunt under way for man ‘who killed wife and hid body in car’

17 November 2024

Pankaj Lamba has been named as the prime suspect in the murder of 24-year-old Harshita Brella, of Corby.


Thousands march to Cenotaph in honour of Jewish servicemen and women

Thousands march to Cenotaph in honour of Jewish servicemen and women

Thousands march to Cenotaph in honour of Jewish servicemen and women

17 November 2024

Nearly 3,000 people marched from Horse Guards Parade down Whitehall to the Cenotaph.


Man arrested on suspicion of murder after two people stabbed in Manchester

Man arrested on suspicion of murder after two people stabbed in Manchester

Man arrested on suspicion of murder after two people stabbed in Manchester

17 November 2024

Police were called at around 5am on Sunday morning to reports that two people had been stabbed in Moss Side.


Man cycling length of Wales in handbike for local boy with cancer

Man cycling length of Wales in handbike for local boy with cancer

Man cycling length of Wales in handbike for local boy with cancer

17 November 2024

Darren Williams, 37, suffered a life changing spinal injury after a road accident in 2014 and has since learned to use a handbike.


Plaid Cymru calls for new Wales Bill to give it powers on par with Scotland

Plaid Cymru calls for new Wales Bill to give it powers on par with Scotland

Plaid Cymru calls for new Wales Bill to give it powers on par with Scotland

17 November 2024

Transport, justice and policing, energy, taxation and welfare are among the powers held by Scotland but currently unavailable to Wales.


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